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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.93, 7,599.72 and 3,426.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.93, 7,599.72 and 3,426.64 is: 5,136.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.93 : 7,599.72 = 3,426.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.93/7,599.72 = 3,426.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.93x = 7,599.72 × 3,426.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.93x = 26,041,498.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,041,498.39/5,069.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,136.47

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